Suppertimeturnipgreens Recipes

EASY TURNIP GREENS

Steps:

• Combine water, salt, and sugar in a stockpot; bring to a boil. Add turnip greens, onion, and garlic to the boiling water; cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Stir hot sauce into the mixture and cook until greens are tender, about 20 minutes more.

TRADITIONAL NEWFOUNDLAND TURNIP GREENS

Steps:

• 1. Clean one or two bags of turnip greens over cold water, strain and put in a large boiler with hot water. 2. Start the boiling on the turnip greens for about 5 minutes then check to see if they are wilted down. 3. If so turn off boiler and clean two Mason jars and lids to get ready to bottle greens. 4. Start scooping equal amounts of turnip greens in each jar and dry rims, then put lid and caps on each one then tightening. 5. Then take the boiler to the sink and driain all water into a strainer, then rinse with cold water to stop the greens from cooking. 6. You will need two freezer bags, after the turnip greens go to room temperature scoop up equal amounts in each bags then take all air out then seal together. 7. The two Mason jars can store in the fridge for a couple of weeks to use and if you like to follow the canning instructions by putting (the jars in hot water and boil for five minutes to seal. Then removing them let go to room temperature, after check to see if sealed if so store in cool storage, if not put in fridge.) 8. Two freezer bags of turnip greens date a freeze until all gone.

SPICED TURNIPS (SHALGAM MASALA)

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until soft, about 10 minutes. Stir in ginger-garlic paste and chile peppers; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
• Stir tomatoes, coriander, cumin, turmeric, and salt into the saucepan; mix well. Add turnips and hot water; stir well. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until turnips are tender, 20 to 30 minutes. Add brown sugar and coarsely mash the turnips.

SAUTEED TURNIP GREENS & GARLIC SCAPES

Steps:

• In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil.
• When olive oil is glistening hot and fragrant, add garlic scapes. Sautee until tender.
• Add turnip greens, toss frequently and sautee for 2-3 minutes or until wilted but still quite tender (not mushy).
• Season with salt and pepper and enjoy!